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    How is the stock screen on the Sager NP8130?

    Discussion in 'Sager and Clevo' started by ComradeNF, Jul 6, 2011.

  1. ComradeNF

    ComradeNF Notebook Evangelist

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    XoticPC has a pretty good offer right now on upgrading screens on the NP8130. It's only $95 extra for getting the 95% Gamut Matte display instead of the stock matte display.

    The display of the NP8130 is literally the only thing that is left to decide which gaming laptop I will be buying. If the stock screen on the NP8130 is good, then I will buy it. If the stock screen is bad, then I will buy the MSI GT683R instead, since with an OS and 2 year warranty (as well as the LCD update) they would be the same price.

    So how is the stock screen on the NP8130, and is it worth the $95 to upgrade?
     
    ComradeNF, Jul 6, 2011
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  2. Larry@LPC-Digital

    Larry@LPC-Digital Company Representative

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    I think most owners here that have the stock NP8130 Matte Screen will say they like it very much. We have seen no complaints about it... :)
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    Larry@LPC-Digital, Jul 6, 2011
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  3. aduy

    aduy Keeping it cool since 93'

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    when i get my laptop i will tell you, and also the msi uses the hm67 chipset which supports raid, and it has two hard drives, not including the one you can put in a caddy. the np8130 has the hm65 chipset with no raid and only 1 hard drive. but i have heard that the build quality on msi products is not nearly as good as that of sager or clevo.
     
    aduy, Jul 6, 2011
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  4. MALIBAL

    MALIBAL Company Representative

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    I use the P151HM1 / 8130 everyday and the stock screen is very nice. I'm sure you will be satisfied with it. :)
     
    MALIBAL, Jul 6, 2011
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  5. Support.4@XOTIC PC

    Support.4@XOTIC PC Company Representative

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    We have actually had great luck with the stock screen from Sager. Sager seems to consistently have some of the better stock screens available on the market.
     
    Support.4@XOTIC PC, Jul 6, 2011
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  6. HTWingNut

    HTWingNut Potato

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    LOL. Three resellers respond! But I agree, I feel Sager machines are of better build quality, better screen (well at least on the 8130), and better cooling.
     
    HTWingNut, Jul 6, 2011
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  7. ElBlufer

    ElBlufer Notebook/NBR Addict

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    The stock screen on the NP8130 is really nice. I mean, it's only 60% gamut instead of 95%, but it's fantastic. Really clear, has the matte finish. I'm happy.
     
    ElBlufer, Jul 6, 2011
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